Description

Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.

• A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go
• Flexible work options and summer hours for eligible employees
• Save on gas at stations across Canada, including Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer
• Save on M&M Food Market products

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Sales Planning Manager, the Sales Planning Analyst (18 Month Term) supports weekly flyer planning and execution. This role designs and reports on flyer content, communicates requirements to cross-functional teams, and analyzes data to provide insights that enhance decision-making. Success in this role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

The Sales Planning Analyst, duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Partner with Sales Planning and Supply Chain on a weekly basis to support sales forecast validation to drive alignment with the “Promotional Forecast of Record".
• As part of the M&M Flyer Team, the analyst will ensure the consistent, validated, and timely communication of flyer changes (items, retails) from the merchandising team/meeting to the flyer design and proofing teams to support flawless execution within the M&M flyer process.
• Partner on weekly subsidy tracking and reporting, as well as vendor initiatives, with Finance at the close of each flyer period, month, event, etc.
• A key client contact, partner with Clear Demand and internal M&M IT on system stability, system errors, data quality, and platform performance of the Clear Demand Forecasting Portal (UEX).
• Support our Operations and Store teams by managing questions and concerns with flyer estimate reporting, promoted item details, promoted retails and other promotional concerns within ERPLY.
• Flyer, Promotional and Ad-Hoc Analysis: Working with cross-functional teams, provide financial analysis support as required including promotional breakeven analysis, project ROIs, and post-promotional impact analysis including lessons learned and identifying opportunities to improve results.

Requirements:

• Post-Secondary degree in Business/Commerce.
• 2-4 years of relevant analytics experience working with big data sets and an understanding of what is relevant for the required analysis.
• Strong Microsoft Excel user (i.e. advanced pivot tables, formulas, macros and VBA) with the ability to build sustainable financial models that are extremely efficient.
• Experience with Tableau, Vena, and/or Erply an asset.
• High attention to detail, well organized and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively and professionally with all levels of the organization.
• Good analytic skills and demonstrated ability to translate insights into actionable business recommendations that deliver positive results.
• A self-motivated and enthusiastic “go-getter” with an ability and desire to work in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability of the following M&M Food Market Core Competencies: Flexibility and Adaptability; Communication; Passion & Drive; Resilience; Collaboration Integrity & Trust; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Resourcefulness.

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required. Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We Want You To Shine:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another's unique contributions.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Affinity Networks help us activate enterprise-wide strategies that power a proactive culture of diversity, equity, inclusions, and ultimately – belonging.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.